Why I Love Being A Homemaker

Homemaking is about making a home, not about making perfection – ANN VOSKAMP

As I look back on my childhood days, I remember, when my brother and I returned from school – our home was filled with the delicious aroma of steaming hot food set for lunch.

Everything was put back in its place. The floors were mopped clean. The bed was nice and crisp and the bathroom neat and tidy.

We had a small house. There were no bins and baskets organizing system in those days, still, everything was pretty organized.

Growing up in such a neat, clean, and tidy home, always made me want to own a home like that when I was married. My mom was my inspiration. I wanted to be like her. She is the ideal homemaker I have ever known.

At all times, I found myself enjoying and having the most wonderful time in the safest place on the earth, My Home. Honestly, I wasn’t interested in studying and working outside the home at all.

All I wanted was to be home, care for my family, and be there 24/7 for them. I desired to keep the house clean, cook meals, run errands, and work from home. And do all this with love, care, and respect.

Also, being a follower of God, I wanted to play the role of a nurturer and caretaker, whole-heartedly.

I admit I cannot even do half of what my mom did and still does as a homemaker. She never took a break, never ordered a take-out. Never, even when she was unwell.

She did not find any shortcuts to homemaking and didn’t like using appliances and equipment. All her work is handmade and elaborate. Regardless of how much I love homemaking, I cannot carry it out to this degree.

Today I am sharing with you some approaches and the reasons why I love being a homemaker/stay-at-home wife:

1. My own version of homemaking:

That means I manage my home single-mindedly. I plan, cook, clean, declutter and organize at my convenience using my personalized methods.

As I said in the earlier post, it’s easy to hire a cleaner in India, you have to adapt to their way of cleaning, cooking; timings, and their off days. Working with them is more of a pain than helpful to me. I have had enough in the earlier years of my marriage. The result? I gave up on the idea of hiring help.

Housework was super uncomplicated and stress-free when I did it myself. With time, I fell in love with homemaking. Now, I want to manage my home independently without anyone else’s involvement.

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2. I am available 24/7:

My husband is my high priority. I am constantly there to make sure that he eats well, exercises, and gets good rest. To get him to relax when he’s home after a long day, to listen to what he has to say, to provide him with a peaceful and safe environment, and to get his favorite food ready on the table before he arrives.

I am also available when my parents or in-laws need help with their doctor’s visits or when they need any other assistance because I believe physical assistance is as important as financial support.

We’ve all witnessed the sensitivity when our parents or husband had to go to work when we were ill just because they didn’t get a leave from the office.

Recalling childhood memories, I have seen my class buddies getting lonesome because of their parents working outside. I can’t bear this in the case of my family.

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3. My husband is able to focus on his work:

Since I take care of the house, he can focus on his work. This is vital to get your home running smoothly. My husband is able to give his work his 100%. He has ample time to learn new techniques and improve his skills at work.

4. I save money on the household bills:

Being at home, I look for ways to save money as much as possible. The basics include electricity, cooking gas, water consumption, home cooking, groceries, etc., My commute expenses are saved as well.

Read:  How I Save Money On One Income (With No Kids)

5. I lead a stress-free life:

It’s difficult for me to imagine my life as a 9-5 working woman. I cannot handle such tight schedules – everything is just set on time and stressful.

The best part about being a homemaker is that I do not have to travel every day or be under anyone’s supervision for the next 8 or 10 hours. I lead a free and happy life as a homemaker.

I also get enough time for myself to take care of my health, skin, and hair; spend time with my husband; work on my blog, pursue hobbies, meet friends, meditate, read, etc.,

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6. Work at my own pace:

Here’s a big confession – I am a night owl! Hence, I am more active in the evenings. I want my mornings to be relaxing. So, I’ve created my routines in such a way that I carry out the bigger tasks like doing the dishes, laundry, sweep-mop, bathroom, and bathroom deep cleaning, and tidying up in the evening.

Staying at home has given me this liberty. Otherwise, I had to rush to the office in the morning without any excuse. By being at home, I am free to make changes in my schedule as the situation demands.

Homemaking has given me the privilege to work at my own pace. I take a weekly day off; I ensure that I get enough sleep and start slow in the morning; spend some quiet time at the window enjoying the morning. I get plenty of time for my blogging work as well.

Final Words:

I am grateful to be a homemaker; my life is so peaceful, happy, and relaxed. Wanting to be a homemaker was The Best decision of my life.

My husband supports and encourages me in my blogging profession. He helps me stay on top of current affairs. I’m grateful for such a wonderful husband, for my home, and for my life as a homemaker.

I hope this article will help you find the reasons why homemaking can be good for you too. I also recommend checking out this wonderful article Homemaking As A Millennial- 5 Useful Practices And Tips by my dear friend Somrita. I’m sure you’ll find it very helpful.

I would love to hear your thoughts. Why do you love being a homemaker? Let me know in the comments below. Thank you for reading.

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